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For dog lovers and baseball fans, Bark in the Park nights at baseball games are terrific. You get to watch your favorite sport and you get to enjoy the experience with your favorite furry friend or fur kids.

Bark in the Park is nothing new. I wrote about it in 2018. In 2019, there are plenty of Major League Baseball teams offering Bark in the Park celebrations.

As the baseball season is quite long, my Bark in the Park roundup for 2019 will be broken up into three separate articles. They will be:

Spring 2019 Bark in the Park

Summer 2019 Bark in the Park

Fall 2019 Bark in the Park

Yep, that’s right, Bark in the Park celebrations happen in spring, during the dog days of summer and right into fall. Many Major League Baseball teams have more than one Bark in the Park day. Some have special packages you can buy so you and your dog can attend all of the Bark in the Parks at that stadium during 2019.

In fact, you may want you to purchase your Bark in the Park tickets in advance. Double-check with your favorite team (links are provided below) to see if you need to buy your tickets upfront. Don’t delay as there are often a limited number of tickets available.

Keep in mind that most stadiums will want you to provide proof of vaccination for your dog. If you cannot produce your vet records, they may deny you admission. You may also be asked to download, print and bring a signed waiver. So come prepared with the proper paperwork.

When a team is listed here for Spring 2019 Bark in the Park—and also has another Bark in the Park later in the year—I’ll mention it below. That way you’ll know to check back for a future article on Bark in the Park 2019.

Finally, if you do not see your favorite team listed in this article, it’s because of one or more of these reasons:

Now onto an alphabetical list of 13 Major League Baseball teams that will be hosting at least one Bark in the Park during Spring 2019:

1. Arizona Diamondbacks

The Arizona Diamondbacks have partnered with PetSmart Charities and the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA for their only Bark in the Park for 2019. It occurs on May 10. Participating dogs will receive a D-backs branded dog leash.

2. Baltimore Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles call their dog-friendly event Bark at Oriole Park. It is one of two such themed events at the stadium. One is on May 29 and the other will be in late summer/early fall. Here is how the team describes the upcoming Bark at Oriole Park: “Bark at Oriole Park ticket packages include the unique opportunity to bring your dog to an Orioles game, plus an Orioles plush toy bat. A portion of the proceeds will benefits BARCS (Baltimore Animal Rescue and Care Shelter).”

3. Cincinnati Reds

The Cincinnati Reds have two upcoming springtime Bark in the Park celebrations. They are May 14 and June 17. There will be a third in late summer. During the Reds’ Bark in the Park, you can participate in a pregame pet parade around the field, browse the pet expo as well as meet dogs available for adoption through the SPCA Cincinnati Organization.

4. Detroit Tigers

For each of the three Bark in the Park events with the Detroit Tigers, you must purchase your tickets in advance and do it online. There are a limited number available. In 2019 the Tigers will host three Bark in the Parks. One is on May 21. The other two are happening in early and late summer. A portion of the proceeds from this event will go to the Michigan Humane Society.

5. Kansas City Royals

There are two remaining Bark in the Park events with the Kansas City Royals in 2019. The next one is May 15. The final one will happen on September 5. At the May 15 event, your dog will get a free Royals leash (while supplies last).

7. New York Mets

The New York Mets team is holding two Bark in the Park events in 2019. The spring Mets Bark in the Park is May 21. The second is in the fall. A portion of the dog ticket and human ticket sales will benefit the North Shore Animal League America. A dog parade precedes the baseball game, weather permitting.

8. Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies will have one Bark in the Park event in 2019. It is on June 7. The event is limited to 350 dogs, with tickets purchased in advance. Each dog will receive an exclusive Bark in the Park Photo Frame Leash Holder. Adoptable dogs from the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) will also be on hand. Some of the proceeds of the night’s game will go back to the PSPCA.

9. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pittsburgh Pirates might be the one MLB team with the most generous Bark in the Park scheduled for 2019. Called Pup Nights at PNC Park, dogs are welcome at every Tuesday night home game. That’s a total of 11 Pup Nights during the 2019 season. Four of them are during the spring. They are on May 7, May 21, June 4 and June 18. I have to admit—I’m thrilled that our nearest MLB team is the Pirates. I can’t wait to take Oscar and Sadie to Pittsburgh for a Pirates’ Pup Night at least once this season.

10. Seattle Mariners

The Seattle Mariners will hold three Bark in the Park events in 2019. The team describes Bark in the Park as “a night of new smells, a walk around the bases, and lots of t-r-e-a-t-s. Plus, all pups receive a limited-edition Bark at the Park Mariners themed-giveaway.” Bark in the Parks will be held in late spring (May 28) as well as two this summer.

11. St. Louis Cardinals

The only Bark in the Park event the St. Louis Cardinals will hold in 2019 is on May 25. It’s called Purina Pooches in the Ballpark. There will be a pregame pet costume parade and goodie bags for all participants.

It’s important to note that many minor league baseball teams also have Bark in the Park days at their stadiums. The very first Bark in the Park I’d ever attended was with the Lakewood BlueClaws in New Jersey. So if you follow a favorite minor league baseball team, be sure to check their website for any upcoming Bark in the Park days.

Stay tuned for my Summer 2019 Bark in the Park article in late June. Then, I’ll publish my Fall 2019 Bark in the Park piece in late September.

When not covering pets or money-saving topics for Parade, you can find writer Leah Ingram hanging out with her two rescue pups Oscar and Sadie or working on her profitable online store called Pawsome Doggie. It sells dog-shaped cake pans and bakeware, dog theme birthday party supplies, and unique gifts and housewares for dog lovers who want to celebrate a dogaversary™. Use code PARADE to save 10 percent. Also, be sure to check out her recent Parade Picks piece with 11 pawsome pet products.

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